Arc Infrastructure
Arc Infrastructure is a private Australian company that manages Western Australia's 5,500km freight rail network, providing below-rail access and infrastructure services to mining companies, agricultural cooperatives, and above-rail operators transporting 60 million tonnes annually.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersPerth, Australia
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Arc Infrastructure does
Arc Infrastructure is a private Australian company that manages and operates Western Australia's 5,500-kilometre freight rail network, providing regulated below-rail access to mining companies, agricultural cooperatives, and above-rail freight operators. The company, formerly known as Brookfield Rail, has held this mandate since 2000, has invested $2 billion in the network over that period, and moves an average of 60 million tonnes of freight per year — a 126% increase versus 2000 — connecting regional production areas (Mid West, Goldfields-Esperance, Wheatbelt, South West) to export ports at Esperance, Kwinana and Geraldton. The business is headquartered in Perth, with seven regional operations offices and a workforce of more than 500 employees.
The core technology is a Digital Twin platform that integrates AI-powered computer vision, LiDAR-equipped mobile mapping pods, and a drone fleet to support asset health assessment, work scoping and field validation across the corridor. Physical assets include a flashbutt welding facility at Kenwick (over 3,400 welds completed), a custom fleet of 20 dual-gauge ballast wagons with remote-control ballast drop, a Registered Training Organisation for safeworking, and the WebRAMS Rail Access Management System. Arc delivers two large capital programs — the Agricultural Supply Chain Improvement (ASCI) program upgrading axle loads from 16 to 19 TAL to enable 25% more grain per train, and a five-year Level Crossing Improvement Program (2024–2029) covering 67 level crossings and 16 pedestrian crossings with Main Roads WA. The Digital Twin and Kenwick Intermodal Terminal are 2026 ARI Freight Rail Excellence finalists, and Arc won a 2025 Global GIS Award for its GIS technology.
Revenue is generated through two streams: regulated rail network access (track access charges, facility usage and network services negotiated under multi-year usage-based agreements with above-rail operators such as Aurizon and mining/agricultural customers including CBH Group, Yilgarn Iron, Gold Valley Iron Ore and Genesis Minerals) and project delivery services for government and private-sector infrastructure upgrades, often co-funded by State and Federal Governments. Pricing is confidential and individually negotiated. Recent commercial activity includes a four-year Yilgarn Iron agreement for 4.4 Mtpa of hematite iron ore (first train November 2025), a Genesis Minerals agreement for the Leonora Goldfields Rail Terminal, and a Talison Lithium feasibility study that concluded the proposed Greenbushes-to-Bunbury railway is not currently economically feasible.
Arc Infrastructure firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Arc Infrastructure
- Legal name
- Arc Infrastructure Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://arcinfra.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Arc Infrastructure is a private Australian company that manages Western Australia's 5,500km freight rail network, providing below-rail access and infrastructure services to mining companies, agricultural cooperatives, and above-rail operators transporting 60 million tonnes annually.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Arc Infrastructure industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Freight Rail Network Management
- NAICS
- Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889)
- SIC
- Railroads, Line-Haul Operating (4011), Transportation Services (4700), Railroad Equipment (3743)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Rail Infrastructure Authorities (Track, Stations, Grade Crossings) (BPAIALAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Railway Track & Civil Works Construction (Ballast, Slab Track, Alignment) (IMAFAFAA)
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Where Arc Infrastructure is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Perth
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices7 records
Markets served
Arc Infrastructure business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Rail Network Access: Arc Infrastructure manages Western Australia's 5,500km freight rail network and provides access to above-rail operators including mining companies, agricultural cooperatives, and freight companies. Revenue is generated through track access charges, facility usage fees, and network services.
- Project Delivery Services: Major infrastructure upgrade projects delivered for government and private sector customers, including the Agricultural Supply Chain Improvement (ASCI) program and Level Crossing Improvement Program. Projects are often co-funded by state and federal government.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Multi-year contract | Network access fees negotiated individually with rail operators |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
Arc Infrastructure product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Arc Infrastructure manages and operates Western Australia's 5,500km freight rail network, providing track access to above-rail operators including mining companies, agricultural cooperatives, and freight companies. The company generates revenue through negotiated track access charges, facility usage fees, network services, and major infrastructure upgrade project delivery for government and private sector customers.
Product overview
Arc Infrastructure operates as a freight rail network manager and operator in Western Australia, offering a unified platform for rail infrastructure management across a 5,500km network. The core offering centers on the Digital Twin platform—a sophisticated virtual representation of the network that integrates AI-powered asset assessment, drone fleet imagery, and mobile mapping pod data for comprehensive network visualization. The portfolio includes infrastructure upgrade programs (ASCI, Level Crossing Improvement), intermodal terminal facilities (Kenwick IMT), rail safety education programs (Stop in Your Tracks, Constable Care Safety School), community support initiatives (Community Grants Program), and operational systems including safeworking training, the Rail Access Management System, and flashbutt welding services. The Digital Twin serves as the central intelligence layer connecting all infrastructure and operational data for data-driven decision making.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Freight Rail Network Management Management and operation of a 5,500 kilometre freight rail network across Western Australia, including network access, safeworking, maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades for mining, agricultural, and freight customers.
- Agricultural Supply Chain Improvement (ASCI) Project Major infrastructure upgrade program between Carnamah and Mingenew upgrading line from 16 to 19 Tonne Axle Load, enabling 25% more grain per train. Includes sleeper replacement, rail renewal, and ballast placement, targeting grain and agricultural freight customers.
- Level Crossing Improvement Program 2024-2029 Five-year rolling plan delivered with Main Roads WA to upgrade 67 level crossings and 16 pedestrian crossings with improved signalling, protection systems, and crossing surfaces, focused on rail-road intersection safety.
- Kenwick Intermodal Terminal Joint project with Intermodal Group providing freight terminal facilities at Kenwick, supporting increased modal share and freight rail operations for above-rail operators.
- Stop in Your Tracks Rail Safety Program Interactive film-based school incursion developed with Constable Care Foundation using storytelling and Forum Theatre techniques to educate upper primary and secondary students on rail safety and risk-taking behaviors.
- Safeworking Training Registered Training Organisation (RTO) offering network safeworking accreditation, electrical awareness training, and other rail safety certifications for personnel working on the network.
- Community Grants Program Grassroots community support initiative providing funding to not-for-profit organisations, community groups, schools, and individuals in communities along the freight rail network, focused on rail safety, emergency services, community health, and sustainable communities.
Quantifiable outcome
- 126% increase in freight transported on network since 2000
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Arc Infrastructure
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Arc Infrastructure technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability6 records
Feature5 records
Arc Infrastructure partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core customer, principal partnership, core program, contractor, project partnership, community partner and customer/partner.
- Yilgarn Ironcore customerFour-year agreement for transport of ~4.4 million tonnes per annum of hematite iron ore from Koolyanobbing to Port of Esperance. First train ran November 2025.
- Clontarf Foundationprincipal partnershipThree-year Principal Partnership committing $60,000 to support Clontarf's academies across Western Australia. Funding supports local activities including training programs, camps, excursions, breakfasts, award events, and sporting carnivals. Partnership includes school visits and Employment Forums.
- Waalitj Foundationprincipal partnershipThree-year Principal Partnership totalling $300,000 supporting reconciliation initiatives, Deadly Sista Girlz program, Clontarf Boys at Clontarf Aboriginal College, and Indigenous employment mentoring in Kalgoorlie. Also supports the Waalitj Hub for Indigenous business development and procurement.
- Foodbank WAprincipal partnershipThree-year Principal Partnership supporting the Feed and Educate Project through Foodbank's nom! program, delivering nutrition education sessions across the Wheatbelt. In 2025, supported 20 sessions reaching 222 kids and adults across Northam, Gingin, Kondinin/Corrigin, Cadoux/Calingiri/Wongan Hills, and Moora/Lancelin.
- Lifeline WAprincipal partnershipPrincipal Partnership supporting mental health services in regional Western Australia. Funding enables training of Volunteer Telephone Crisis Supporters who share personal stories in awareness videos. Partnership focuses on improving access to mental health support in regional areas.
- Constable Care Foundationprincipal partnershipLong-standing Principal Partnership for rail safety education including the Constable Care Safety School excursions (free for schools) and the Stop in Your Tracks school incursion program using film and Forum Theatre for upper primary and secondary students.
- Zonta House Refuge Associationprincipal partnershipSecond year of partnership supporting family and domestic violence victim-survivors through expanded Resident Enrichment Program. Between January-June 2025, delivered 61 workshops to 213 participants including art therapy, sound healing, equine therapy, and boxing.
- Main Roads Western Australiacore programFive-year Level Crossing Improvement Program (2024-2029) delivering 67 level crossings and 16 pedestrian crossing upgrades. Funded by State and Federal Governments. Partnership uses ALCAM model for risk-based prioritisation.
- MGC SolutionscontractorThird-party signalling contractor selected through competitive tender to undertake most level crossing upgrades under the Level Crossing Improvement Program.
- Intermodal Groupproject partnershipJoint nomination with Intermodal Group for the Kenwick Intermodal Terminal (IMT) project at the ARI Industry Awards. Partnership on the Kenwick IMT project to increase freight on rail.
- Public Transport Authority (PTA)project partnershipCollaboration on METRONET projects including Midland Station development and Thornlie-Cockburn Link. Support for ASCI project delivery between Carnamah and Mingenew. Coordination on overhead line equipment (OLE) energisation.
- Genesis Mineralsproject partnershipAgreement to shorten Leonora Branch Line by ~7km and construct new Leonora Goldfields Rail Terminal for Tower Hill gold project expansion. Includes removal of six level crossings benefiting Leonora residents.
- Talison Lithiumproject partnershipPartner since 2018 on Greenbushes to Bunbury railway feasibility study to transport lithium and remove truck volumes from South Western Highway. Feasibility study concluded project not economically feasible at this time.
- Southern Yamatji Regional Corporationcommunity partnerHeritage consultation partnership for Yarra Yarra Lake works as part of ASCI project. Collaboration on timing of scaffolding installation to avoid disturbance to heritage site during wet season.
- Ngadju Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (NNTAC)community partnerHeritage partnership for Esperance Branch Line works at Lake Cowan requiring Regulation 7 and 10 consent. Aboriginal heritage monitors engaged during works in accordance with approval conditions.
- Aurizoncustomer/partnerAbove-rail operator on the network. Collaboration on joint worksite at Kwinana yard during network shutdown. Included in new Leonora Goldfields Rail Terminal development with intermodal facilities.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Arc Infrastructure competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- V/Line: V/Line operates regional passenger and freight rail in Victoria. Comparable as a state-level rail network operator with regional infrastructure and community engagement functions similar to Arc's regional offices and community grants programs.
- KiwiRail: KiwiRail operates New Zealand's national rail freight network, performing an analogous state-supported freight rail infrastructure role. Comparable as a regional rail freight network operator with similar commodity (agriculture, forestry, intermodal) mix.
- Watco Companies: Watco operates short-line and regional freight railroads across the United States, serving mining, agricultural and industrial customers. Comparable as a regional rail freight operator with similar commodity customer mix and lower-density network economics.
Broad incumbents
- Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Genesee & Wyoming is a global operator of regional and short-line freight railroads, acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure in 2019. Comparable as an established short-line and regional rail operator with similar single-corridor infrastructure economics.
- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners: Brookfield Infrastructure was the previous owner of Arc under the Brookfield Rail brand. It owns and operates large-scale rail, utilities, and infrastructure assets globally. Comparable as a former parent and infrastructure investor in regulated rail freight networks.
Direct peers
- Pacific National: Pacific National is one of Australia's largest private rail freight operators, running bulk and intermodal services across the eastern states. Comparable as a rail freight counterparty and competitor for above-rail haulage contracts in Australian mining and agriculture.
- Aurizon: Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator and a key customer of Arc's network, hauling iron ore, coal and intermodal freight. Comparable because it operates on Arc's network and competes for similar mining and bulk haulage customers across Australia.
- Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC): ARTC manages the interstate rail network across eastern Australia, performing the same below-rail network management and access provision role that Arc performs in Western Australia. Both are regulated rail infrastructure managers selling track access to above-rail operators.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
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Arc Infrastructure leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Arc Infrastructure funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Arc Infrastructure
What does Arc Infrastructure do?
Arc Infrastructure manages and operates Western Australia's 5,500km freight rail network, providing track access to above-rail operators including mining companies, agricultural cooperatives, and freight companies. The company generates revenue through negotiated track access charges, facility usage fees, network services, and major infrastructure upgrade project delivery for government and private sector customers.
Is Arc Infrastructure a public or private company?
Arc Infrastructure is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Arc Infrastructure founded?
Arc Infrastructure was founded in 2000. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Arc Infrastructure based?
Arc Infrastructure is headquartered in Perth, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Arc Infrastructure make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Rail Network Access are the primary driver. The others are project Delivery Services.
Who are Arc Infrastructure's main competitors?
Regional players on record are V/Line, KiwiRail and Watco Companies. Broad incumbents are Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. Direct peers are Pacific National, Aurizon and Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC).
Does Arc Infrastructure have an API?
No public API is recorded for Arc Infrastructure.
What industry is Arc Infrastructure in?
Arc Infrastructure's product category is Freight Rail Network Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIALAG, Rail Infrastructure Authorities (Track, Stations, Grade Crossings), with a secondary code of IMAFAFAA, Railway Track & Civil Works Construction (Ballast, Slab Track, Alignment). Its NAICS code is 4889 and its SIC code is 4011.